Health Records on iPhone Now Available to Henry Ford Patients

October 22, 2018

DETROIT– Henry Ford Health System now supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose.

Apple worked with the healthcare community to take a consumer-friendly approach and created Health Records based on FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), a standard for transferring electronic medical records.

In Health Records, patients can see their medical information from participating institutions organized into one view, covering allergies, conditions, immunizations, lab results, medications, procedures and vitals, and will receive notifications when their data is updated. Health Records data is encrypted and protected with the user’s iPhone passcode, Touch ID or Face ID.

Patients can enroll through the “Health Records” section of Apple’s Health app. Once they select Henry Ford Health System, users will be prompted to enter their Henry Ford MyChart login and password, and authorize the release of their health records to the Health app.

“We have a commitment to not only provide the best in digital advancements, but also protect our patient’s privacy and personal data,” said Geoff Patterson, Henry Ford's vice president of clinical transformation. “The security features in this platform ultimately give users control over the release of their information.”

In addition to providing patients with another digital option, Apple’s Health Records can also be an added resource when patients are communicating with providers. Having information immediately available offers enhanced ability to provide patient care.

“When patients come to an emergency department and have quick access to all their personal health data, especially medications and allergies, the emergency team can provide prompt medical care which is critical in life-saving situations,” adds David Allard, M.D., Henry Ford's chief medical information officer. “Providing patients easy access to their personal health data whenever and wherever they need it makes for better healthcare."

To learn more about how to access Henry Ford patient records using the Health Records, visit HenryFord MyChart.